Resident Engineer

Atlas; Rancho Cordova (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 208,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

Disability benefits

401k

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Employee assistance program

Educational assistance

Job summary

Atlas is seeking a Resident Engineer for transportation and infrastructure projects in the Sacramento region. You will lead on-site construction management for major programs, ensuring adherence to plans, safety, and environmental requirements while coordinating with agencies, owners, and contractors.

The role requires a Civil Engineering/Construction Management degree, a California PE license, and 10+ years of relevant experience, including supervision on large contracts.

Qualifications

• CA PE license required
• 10+ years construction management on transit/transportation projects valued at $30M+
• 3+ years supervisory or lead experience on complex contracts
• Strong knowledge of Caltrans standards and public agency coordination

Responsibilities

• Serve as on-site lead ensuring work complies with contract plans and regulations
• Monitor construction operations to maintain safety for workers and the public
• Manage contract changes, pay estimates, and final acceptance
• Prepare field reports and documentation for compliance
• Review design plans and estimates for constructability
• Support resolution of construction claims and change orders
• Ensure environmental, traffic, stormwater, and safety requirements
• Assist in resource planning and overtime management
• Act as key contact with contractors, agencies, property owners, and public
• Promote clear communication with stakeholders and teams

Skills

Engineering judgment

Project leadership

Contract knowledge

Communications

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering/Construction Management

Job description

Resident Engineer – Transportation & Infrastructure

Atlas is a nationwide leader in civil engineering, materials testing and geotechnical consulting services for environmental, industrial and infrastructure construction projects. Headquartered in Denver, CO, Atlas currently has over 3,600 employees with offices throughout the US, including Alaska & Hawaii. It’s no accident that Atlas creates a better experience for infrastructure and environmental projects. It’s how we are built – with the best people in the industry, with the reach and expertise to help at any and every step of the project, and with a heart‑led approach that puts quality and safety at the center of everything we do. We’re just built to be better. We are a great company.

Resident Engineer – Transportation & Infrastructure

Location: Sacramento, CA

Join our team at Atlas as a Resident Engineer and help deliver essential infrastructure projects that directly impact the communities we serve. We’re looking for a highly motivated, experienced professional to lead the on-site construction management efforts on major transportation and civil engineering projects in the Sacramento region.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as the on-site lead to ensure all work is completed in accordance with contract plans, specifications, and applicable regulations.
• Monitor construction operations to maintain safety for both workers and the public.
• Manage and recommend contract changes, pay estimates, and final project acceptance.
• Prepare detailed field reports, correspondence, and documentation to ensure compliance with all requirements.
• Review design plans and estimates for accuracy, completeness, and constructability.
• Support the resolution of construction claims and coordinate contract change orders.
• Ensure adherence to environmental, traffic, stormwater, and safety requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Assist in resource planning, including field offices, equipment, staking requests, and overtime management.
• Act as a key point of contact with contractors, agencies, property owners, and the public.
• Promote clear, professional communication with stakeholders and internal teams.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• California PE license required
• 10+ years of construction management experience on transit or transportation projects valued at $30M or more.
• 3+ years of supervisory or lead experience managing complex construction contracts.
• Strong working knowledge of Caltrans standards, public agency coordination, and construction documentation.
• Valid California Class C driver’s license
• Experience with construction contractors (Project Manager, Superintendent, or Engineer roles) is a plus.

Skills & Technical Knowledge

• Proficient in interpreting and enforcing engineering standards, specifications, and contract documents.
• Experienced in coordinating labor compliance, civil rights regulations, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Confident making decisions on complex field and contract issues.
• Comfortable leading field teams and resolving issues with contractors and stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Compensation

$200k - $208k annual salary

The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the state’s law. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience.

Benefits

Atlas offers a comprehensive benefit program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, Atlas benefits include health, dental, vision, life, AD&D, voluntary life / AD&D, disability benefits, leaves of absence, 401k, paid time off, paid holidays, employee assistance program, educational assistance program.

Who We Are

We strive to be the most sought-after infrastructure and environmental solutions company, known for our unique, values-driven approach and brought to life by the industry’s most exceptional people.

Atlas provides professional testing, inspection, engineering, environmental and consulting services from more than 100 locations nationwide. We deliver solutions to both public and private sector clients in the transportation, commercial, water, government, education and industrial markets.

With a legacy of providing consistent quality and results, Atlas creates a better experience at every stage of an infrastructure project. We connect the best experts in the industry to deliver value from concept to completion and beyond. This means doing everything our clients expect and then raising the expectations in a way that only our people can.

Our Values

Life

We enhance quality of life. We value people and safety above all else.

Heart

As our hallmarks, we act with compassion, empathy and respect.

Trust

We work together as partners, doing what we say with full accountability.

Mastery

Always striving for the highest quality, we ensure greatness inspires all our work.

Atlas EEOC Statement

Atlas is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Atlas makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For more information, read through our EEO Policy https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf